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STRAIGHTEN HER CROWN

BY: LIZ HARDIE She must straighten her crown, can’t let them see Let them see the tears and her broken heart She was born with power, strength and with grace No need to break, beautiful woman, such a unique work of art Flawless, gorgeous, trustworthy, humble and kind Jealousy and hatred by others will test her In friendships and relationships, many will try to rip her heart out Testing her emotions and worth, she must…

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Deep, Dark Secrets

BY: LIZ HARDIE Deep, dark secrets she has held on to for many years She must be careful who she speaks to, as she feels she may be misunderstood Living in silence is so much easier than showing who you are Hiding in the dark with her thoughts always seemed best Knowing no matter what, she will always have emotional scars Rarely speaking or standing up for herself in life It was easier to live…

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SHE IS MORE THAN ASD

BY: LIZ HARDIE She is more than ASD She is a beautiful soul, loving, respectful, caring, and shy Overwhelmed by the chaos in our world Never angry, only gets upset or sad when misunderstood Misunderstood more than understood and often wonders why She is more than ASD Needs earplugs for loud noises, like fireworks, movie theatres, or high volume on TV Prefers a schedule and has a routine; changes cause her to be tearful with…

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THEY DID NOT KNOW

BY: LIZ HARDIE They did not know. A young girl, full of life, confidence, hope, worth With an amazing mother, father, brother, and sister She was loved and cared for, protected always by them No one was prepared for the evil that hurt her  Sexually assaulted at the age of eleven  Raped at the age of fifteen Raped at the age of sixteen Family could not protect her, couldn’t intervene Physically abused at the age…

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ANXIETY DISORDER

BY: LIZ HARDIE A child with an anxiety disorder has a persistent fear, worry or dreadful feelings about present or future plans They lack control of worry or fear, causing sleep problems or inability to concentrate, irritability or on edge Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior, procrastination, avoidance of situations that cause them anxiety, Or need excessive reassurance, find difficulty completing tasks, or panic attacks with shortness of breath A child that is dealing with anxiety…

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Walk Away

By: Liz Hardie At what point do you finally walk away from the harsh words, pain, misunderstanding To walk away from people who have said they will support you, but words and actions show different You have never used your past traumas for attention or a way to have others feel bad for you Hiding those secrets is what you chose for many years, now some want an explanation on your way of dealing It…

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FIND MY PEACE

BY: LIZ HARDIE How Do I Find My Peace? Sitting in a quiet room, my heart gets heavy and my eyes fill with tears Silence, and solitude sounds amazing until it is finally here Mind begins to wander as thoughts are racing of what is to come next What-ifs should not be a concern, yet they leave me extremely perplexed Trying to remain calm, seem “normal”, so no one notices the fear in my eyes…

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STABILITY

By: Liz Hardie Stability, what is your definition of stability and the importance of it in life It is said to be continuing life in a regular, successful way without unexpected changes I completely understand stability, I just never felt it was something I could apply In my life, I’ve always expected change, though I’m sure many hoped for me it was a phase So many people fear change in their life, yet change has…

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STRONG, INDEPENDENT WOMEN

BY: LIZ HARDIE Strong, Independent Women, they can become These women many say, they want to have in their life They are bold, courageous, have no fear Stand up for their beliefs, many have dealt with much strife Never afraid to be alone, they handle every task No one is needed to fill internal holes or voids Physically up for any challenge, they never give up Soon these women are considered too much to handle,…

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Question Myself

BY: LIZ HARDIE For many years my life was controlled by others, to question myself and allow everyone to walk all over me Fighting was a normal part of my day, add alcohol into loved ones, I would just shut down I began to believe that this was my normal, hide my real feelings to avoid drama and more fights When I finally leave the unhealthy relationships that were controlling me, others are seen and…

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